NEYMAR FOUND HIMSELF in the Hall of Shame after he missed this absolute sitter against Ecuador last night.
The striker was two yards out in front of an open goal — but somehow managed to hit the bar when it would have been far, far easier to score.
To make matters worse the rebound trickled past his foot, allowing goalkeeper Alexander Dominguez to pounce on it.
Ultimately it didn’t matter because a) it was a meaningless friendly and b) Willian’s goal was enough to give Brazil a 1-0 win.
But still…
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Hang your head, son! Neymar fluffs an open goal from two yards out
NEYMAR FOUND HIMSELF in the Hall of Shame after he missed this absolute sitter against Ecuador last night.
The striker was two yards out in front of an open goal — but somehow managed to hit the bar when it would have been far, far easier to score.
To make matters worse the rebound trickled past his foot, allowing goalkeeper Alexander Dominguez to pounce on it.
Ultimately it didn’t matter because a) it was a meaningless friendly and b) Willian’s goal was enough to give Brazil a 1-0 win.
But still…
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